RotopaX Fuel Cans Review
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2014
- Check out these RotopaX canisters for gas, water, diesel, etc. This is an ingenious way to mount extra gas to your truck, ATV or motorcycle.
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1 Gallon Can: goo.gl/xp4imf
This is the best way to carry gas, I have friends that mounted this on there motorcycles for long trips into parts of the country where gas stations are far apart, thanks for the video
Good job on the video buddy, I hope to add a rotoPax to my motorcycle after christmas. Have a great week buddy.
I have 6 of these. Perfect for SxS utv's. Also have one on a jeep. Two of them split on the seam. I use their mounts also. I also had one come off on a really hard rough ride. I think I need to let pressure off more often. They also have a way to mount them 2 deep. Gets them up out of the way off the roll bars.
I use Jaz 5 gallon cans. I mean they cost a whole lot less and can carry more than twice in volume. No EPA spouts for me. On top of that, I had a spout break and the Jaz rep at a hot rod swap meet just gave me a new one for free! Now that's customer satisfaction.
amazing set up
An excellent presentation.
Thanks for the video. Just getting started on Overlanding with tent and rack system and need a secure way to carry extra gas for jeep and extra water for crew. much appreciated. question- would that truck rail bracket fit the rail system for a Jeep Gladiator?
Somehow got a 3.5 gal Rotopax for $60 a few months ago. Ended up needing a 1gal since the 3.5 was too big on my rear rack and paid $54 for that size lol. What a difference.
thanxs. enjoyed. I will get one. Great system.
Very awesome gadget!
great video really likes it
Do you feel that the 1 gal is too small or just right. I was thinking of getting 1 gal of each too. Just don’t know if it’ll be too small of amount
My Jerry cans [2] have outlived their life & still going strong... secret is pmcs!
At the fraction of the cost, including base!
How do you know what mounting hardware you need for your particular application? And do you know if there is unique hardware size or type for each gas container?
For example does the 3 gallon container take different size hardware than the 1 gallon container.
Thanks
I hope that is not the same cheap nozzle on the cheaper gas can because once it is left in the sun and got overheated the plastic & spring latch inside the nozzle came dissemble.
Can you tell me if you carry the spout inside the can when it is full?
At $60 bucks plus per gas can "I WILL PASS" That's fucking insane for 1 gal plastic!!!!! and $100 for this set up, fuck that!!!!
LOL I was so interested in this fuel system until I saw the price.
Thanks good info!
There must be a problem mounting a gas can in a truck bed with a cover in the summer. It gets soooooo hot in the back in my truck.
how much fuel can you actually put in this 1 gal container?
Very nice!
Ingenious!
Rediculously expensive.
Are they all the same width?? im thinking of putting a couple behind mtherear seat in my silverado but i only have 3.5 inches to ply with,,,, muchas grasias!!
Google it. I bet the two gallon ones would fit
Roto Pax are a nice idea but suck when it comes to sizes and price a 3 gallon runs about $80 and that doesn't even include the mounting system another $40.00.
I suggest getting a super siphon hose you can get them on Amazon for 10.00 I run a nato 20 liter can on my truck and I don't even need to take it out of the rack to fuel just open the cap stick the hose in and shake it ....it'll transfer that gallon faster than you can dismount the container and set up the nozzle.
Great idea. Thanks.
HarleyWood23 Not a problem it's one of those tool I didn't no I needed till I bought one. .I'll never use a funnel or spout to fill my truck again.
Dude, that is bad ass, I wonder if I could find a way to mount that in my trunk, or something. Hhmmmmm...
$200 usd bracket, 2 gas tank, the $300 dollars used for gas and its melitary grade or used it the $300 for extra lift kit 2.5 inch..or muffler flowmaster super 44
Rotopax...the Apple of jerry can companies. That's 10 bucks in plastic and 90 bucks in "look at me".
not many alternatives though...especially not with all these mounting options.
Incognegro truly said just like them 100 dollar lunch pail yet I or rtic
I've used these since they came out. I have 5 of them with leaks either in seams or around the end of the mounting wing. They are used on my 2 sxs's, atv, and Jeep. You haven't even used them yet and your doing a review?
will this fit a 3.5 gallon rotopax?
The Strength Doc
Yes. The mount is the same.
Everyone complains about the price but I've never heard of these leaking on anyone
Can you tell me if it expands in the heat with gas in it like a regular gas can
leo ybarra
It does build pressure, but does not expand. I still have these in the back of my truck. Been there every day for years in the hot GA sun. No problems at all
Then I will be getting them
This is a really useful video Harley, even though it's almost a year old. Thanks for putting it up.
I'm considering this for a 4WD Tundra I take off-road, and specifically, for a four-day trip across Death Valley this fall. I'd like to know what your thoughts are about (a) how well filled tanks actually work, kind of hanging off of this blade attachment; and (b) doubling them up, say, two three gallons on one side, versus two blades on either side holding one single three-gallon apiece - going over rough terrain. Any thoughts you have appreciated.
Joe
Thanks man. I actually had to use the gas recently cause I ran out. Link below.
ruclips.net/video/XSqBHzhnzIg/видео.html
As for the various configurations you asked about, these do bounce a bit. They hang off the rail and there's nothing supporting the bottom. I stuffed a tarp behind it to stabilize it and it worked pretty well. Be sure to Loctite the bolt.
That's critical information, actually. I think I'll either need to stabilize it somehow or go with a hard mount to the crossbox or the truck bed. Drop-in bedliner makes that second option a challenge.
And give your camera man a raise, it's hard to hold an iPhone and gas up from a Rotopax at the same time ....
Thanks for responding.
I need one that size for my outboard motor
can this Fuel Cans avoid fire or explosion?
yeah by avoiding fire and explosions.
If you tighten too much you can’t undo it when the heat causes the gas to expand and the plastic
true
Do you use Fuel stabilizer in the gas and if so what kind
Daniel Ramirez
No. I just rotate it every month. You could use Sta-bil and it would last about a year
HarleyWood23 thanks
Outstanding video! Been looking for a way to mount these to my Ram 2500. They may cost $100 up front, but a worthwhile investment compared to calling a tow truck or pissed off wife/girlfriend out to the boonies to bring some gas! Subscribed!
Love the shirt Bro!
Do they vent the pressure?
no. the plastic is much thicker than typical gas canisters though. They hardly even swell, even in direct sunlight.
Explain what the bed rail is in your truck.
it's the factory bed-rail from Toyota
Thanks. After watching your video I looked at the company website and figured out that it was a Toyota/Nissan deal. I have a RAM so the rail wasn't familiar to me. Thanks again.
Is the water container BPA Free? If not, plastic that sits in heat or in the sun, will emit toxic gases into drinking water. So, wondered if you knew if the container was BPA free. Thanks!
Great question. I'll find out and let you know.
Hey Tony, i confirmed with RotopaX. They are made from BPA free compounds. Thanks for asking.
HarleyWood23
Thanks for checking on it for me.
Tony Koti
I don't like that the cans shake around when they are secured.
these things are super expensive, with the mounting plate and bracket, its just silly money. but very cool nonetheless, wish I got that kind of cheese.
Crazy money. In Canada a 1 gallon jug with locking mount for my motorcycle would be $246 with taxes.
Check out Fortnine.ca . 1 gallon rotopax with mounting bracket, tax in, is $175.13. shipping is free.
I bet that makes all the Canadians feel better! Only $175.13 for a 1 gallon can and mount!
I like the concept but have issues with quality control .. I have purchased three cans, two 2.5 gal and one 3 gal, one of the 2.5 gal and the 3 gal both leaked on the bottom at the seal .. This is extremely disappointing when I purchase three cans and two of them leak without ever being used .. Customer service has been great up to this point as they replaced the 2.5 very quick .. I have contacted them concerning the 3 gal today and am waiting for a response .. So a word to the wise, fill and test them immediately upon receiving or you may have a very disappointing trip when your fuel supply is leaking out all over the ground ..
that sucks man. sorry to hear that. THank you for the feedback. They definitely need to button that up, especially for the prices they charge.
@@HarleyWood23 : Their customer service is awesome .. They replaced both cans within two days after I contacted them .. They advised they are aware of the issue and are working to fix it ..
That’s really good to hear. Thanks for the follow up.
ROTO X PAX NOT ROTOPAX WE WANTED TO SEE THE MOST IMPORTANT THING OF ALL AND IT WAS MISSING. HOW DOES IT POUR ? DOES IT HAVE A VENT OR IS IT A SUCKY AIR CHUGGER ?
They list it as RotopaX on their site. It pours fine, as long as you don't mind those stupid EPA pour nozzles. I hate those damn things.
+HarleyWood23 YEAH BUT THAT NOZZLE IS THE DEAL BREAKER FOR ME.
+TRICK-OR TREAT inside letters plz
+Michael Reyes INSIDE WHERE ?
Its a great system for sure but damn that gets expensive when you start adding it all up, but i suppose if the cost is too high then you probably cant really afford to do much expeditioning. Love your shirt by the way!
thanks man. appreciate it.
Grunt style shirt. You better be an 11B sporting that.
I can get 3, 5-gallon steel jerry cans with metal holders for the cost of one 1 gallon plastic POS. Plastic is never good for the storage of fuel for the long term. it will deteriorate from fuel sitting in it and they don't last for very long with UV rays also shorten the life of anything plastic. Steel I always the best. The best way to store fuel is in a stainless steel fuel cell-like race cars.
No way in hell would i waste cash on that. Price is insane
Thanks for watching
Can I carry this in my backpack on my dirtbike
Would you be interested in reviewing our fuel cans?
Hey there. I sure would. If you can direct message me, from my profile page or website, I'll give you my personal email. harleywood.co
nice video but this way too expensive.
the DONALD needs to get rid of the EPA!!!
YEAH! Why should we care about the environment! I love it when coal companies put toxic cancerous shit in the atmosphere! Make lung cancer great again!
Vented fuel cans are causing massive environmental fallout they are causing countless species of plants and animals to go extinct they are a menace to society and must be stopped
We need to get rid of teflon don
Stupid overpriced. Keep em
Very expensive
alhumaidy alenzi
Compared to what?
Bizarre, distracting high frequency sound.
For the price these cost you might as well go get some NATO cans, much more robust & will last forever.
Colton Blumhagen i would bet this plastic will last longer than the metal cans. The cost on these is a little high though. Completely agree there. Thanks for watching.
HarleyWood23 nato cans
cans are plastic now.
will no longer buy plastic gas cans epa sucks
buying only jerry cans they are safer
not that good i used to have that as a gift frm my wife and its not that good only one gallon so i put it extra 4 gallon its almost $500 dollars and im not happy with it on my jeep and my nissan pathfinder 1992 then i replace it to nato/jerry can 5 gallon more gas in one big can and its worted at all and its cheap you can build your on rock ...i used it big can and its already 2 pack of gas and its more safer. good for off roading traveling ... we used it on moab utah ,arizona , nevada, and its worted
Can't give a review on a product you never used.
Sure you can. It’s called a “First Impression” video. But if you want the wealth of additional knowledge from someone with extensive experience pouring gas, this video isn’t for you.
He's not reviewing it, he's showing the specs and how it works jackbag. Get a hobby...
I see a bunch of bitching about the price. I’m sorry, but if I spend $45,000 on a truck, I’m not having spare fuel stored in a $6 jug from AMPM. Buy good shit. Or don’t, and buy shit for the poors at Dollar General. I could care less.